Rightstuf,

Do you happen to know what is going on with all of the older Geneon licenses out there? There are some shows that I would really like to get, but I am noticing that some titles are becoming very hard to get a hold of new or used. I have heard very little in the way of other companies renewing any of their licenses. Is it possible for rightstuf to acquire any of their licenses? Is anyone trying to get the rights to any of their licenses?

Any info would be great even if it is to say that you really don't know.

Thanks,
James438

Theres already a thread about what licenses you would wish would be acquired. Should use that instead of making one of your own.

http://www.rightstuf.com/ubbthreads/ubbt...s_.html#Post401

my mistake, sorry. Please feel free to move this to the right place or edit as needed.

I was trying not to ask about particular licenses, at least not yet. I was mostly wondering if it's possible for Rightstuf to be able to acquire any of their licenses or what the current status of Geneon is. I'm not sure if they are in a state where that would be near impossible for you to acquire of any of their titles.

PS I'll post other comments in the thread you linked, so feel free to delete this thread I created too hastily.

We really cannot comment on licensing at other companies. The terms of every license are unique, and only the companies directly involved would know what is and isn't possible.

-rh

Thanks, that is actually really helpful. I have heard very little about them and I was worried that it was because the licenses were in a state of limbo where no one would be able to acquire them even if they were really popular, but if every license is unique then there is still hope that they can be obtained as some licenses must be easier to acquire than others .

It was feeling like there was a big hole with the Geneon out of the picture. Rightstuf seems to me to be the most promising or likely company that would be interested in some of their products.

By the way, this was an unexpected surprise when I stumbled upon your forum. It looks really well set up too. Also you guys are stationed in Iowa! Woot! Can't believe you guys are so close to me! A little too far for me to drive to casually if I wanted to see what your building looked like, but still pretty cool

For what it's worth, John Sirabella from Media Blasters was helping to spread the rumor that Geneon was in the last stages of talks with someone to start distributing their titles. He seemed surprised we hadn't heard anything yet, actually. Of course, I'm guessing this is the answer to last of the secret licensing clues the Dark Lord has dropped on us and we'll hear something announced at one of the major summer cons. Or it could be MB. They did license rescue Guardian of the Sacred Spirit, so JS could have been teasing us in his own unique way.

so far, the only officially announced and relicensed lost geneon title is Serei no Moribito (that i know of). media blasters has snagged that baby and i highly recommend it.

Thanks for the feedback on the forums. If you're going to Anime Iowa, you should be able to find Nick, Alison and I there quite easily (generally in Anime Today t-shirts, backpacks, talking to people).

-rh

any plans on attending AWA? it's the only con i go to every year, but it's well worth it

yeah, I have gone to Naka-Kan all 3 years. it is still small but a good time is had by all. I really can't afford to travel much and would like to go to one of the bigger cons, but when there is this one literally in my back yard I try and support it.